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Take a look at what drives these producers and the strategic vision for the future that guides their growth as well as the growth of the industry.
Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%.
Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category.
The state’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy is powered in no small part by its $59 billion agriculture sector, which dominates national production and global exports of key commodities.
The Packer’s annual survey examines strong shopper sentiment for spending on local and specialty produce items — and whether their actions reflect that desire.
Ocean Mist Farms unveiled a 30-by-30-foot booth at the recent Global Produce and Floral Show, providing an opportunity to tell the story of the fourth-generation legacy company and its value-added products.
Baldor Specialty Foods President Michael Muzyk received the New York Produce Show’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 6, prior to a ribbon cutting to open the show’s exhibition hall.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, Louisa Clark of Confidently There joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti of Equitable Food Initiative to talk about why open communication is the key to successful organizational culture.
Congress must act soon to increase funding for the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or risk the program will have to turn away assistance to participants before the end of next year.
Failure to meet contract obligations and failure to pay reparations caused the department to sanction the businesses and principal operators and prevent them from working in the produce industry.
With the theme “Gratitude,” the recent NYPS drew more than 5,000 players from across the fresh produce supply chain to the Javits Center, where industry professionals discussed products, promotional campaigns and more.
The recent NYPS spotlighted CEA success stories during an educational panel discussion organized by the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance and moderated by Tom Stenzel, the CEA Alliance’s executive director.
The grants — also available in Nebraska and Rhode Island — aim to bolster the processing, aggregation and distribution of agricultural products in the states.
KT Produce, a produce distribution company based out of Lowell, Ark., has joined FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners.
The national produce distribution and supply company has focused on providing a range of customers with whole fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on potatoes and onions, said Josh Wolff, partner.
From the sublime local dancers who performed at the opening breakfast to the hot dog carts stationed throughout the show floor, the 14th annual NYPS once again delivered an only-in-the-Big-Apple industry experience.
Retail organic produce sales still have momentum, but inflation and an uneven economy have slowed growth.
To help consumers make the most of its festively packaged 10-pound carton of navel oranges this holiday season, Sunkist is offering 10 recipes and tips for making fruit purchases go further.
The study finds growers also are facing rising water-related farming costs, particularly in Midwest and Western states.
Stemming from failure to pay Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparations, the department barred principal operators from working in PACA-licensed businesses and also suspended the PACA licenses of businesses.
The agency has filed a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act complaint against a California company, alleging that it failed to pay two sellers.
New trade numbers through October indicate little change in U.S. fresh produce export shipments compared with a year ago, while U.S. imports of fresh fruits and vegetables are up moderately in the last 12 months.
From fresh flavors to new packaging to promotable product, the fresh fruit and vegetable industry hit the New York Produce Show, Dec. 5-7 at the Javits Center, ready to put their best produce foot forward.
Ag employers want relief from high H-2A wage rates, and they want relief now.
GOPEX 2024 explored the intersection of fresh produce and conscious consumerism with industry leaders from across the supply chain Jan. 22-24 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
As part of the company’s plan to liquidate assets following a bankruptcy filing, it gave a 60-day notice to its workforce.
California Avocado Commission has released its official crop forecast for the fiscal year 2023-24, projecting 208 million pounds, compared to the prior year volume of 237 million pounds.
GOPEX 2024, which explored the intersection of fresh produce and conscious consumerism with industry leaders from across the supply chain, also featured a vast array of new products and innovation on the expo floor.
The Fresco y Más banner, including all 28 stores and four pharmacies, was sold to Fresco Retail Group LLC, an investment group strategically focused on food and grocery.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce claim the new laws violate the First Amendment and overstep the Clean Air Act.
Dole is marking 125 years of farming, shipping and selling bananas in 2024 with a year-long celebration featuring contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes and other promotions.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company, which sources, produces and distributes fresh hass avocados, is set to showcase its advanced ripe-room technology, “Mission Control,” at Fruit Logistica, Feb. 7-9, in Berlin.
The 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary notes that tests were conducted on 10,665 samples from 23 commodities including fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, nuts and grains.
The brand says its new look reflects the nearly 700 family farmers who grow for the nearly 95-year-old co-op.
Designed to connect the fresh produce industry with people who directly influence consumer consumption, the Consumer Connection Conference is set for April 29 through May 1 in Phoenix.